Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AV, P IMP II. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship; in her right hand she holds a long rudder resting on a globe, in her left hand a container with ears of corn (modius), TR P. Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_160

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (927.8Kb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AV P Imp Ii Reverse Annona personification stands leg prow ship right hand holds long rudder resting globe left hand container ears corn modius Tr P Coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven edge showing raised central figure low relief indistinct surrounding markings surface dull metallic sheen dark gray color slight variations tone shallow scratches small chips rim.